with the exception of
idiom
: not including (someone or something)
It's all here, with the exception of the sweater.
With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good.
Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.
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The same is true of the S24 Ultra with the exception of the secondary telephoto camera, which jumps to a new 50MP, f/3.4 periscope design with OIS and 5x optical zoom.
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PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Although the products carrying the virus were largely marketed for animals — with the exception of raw milk — experts say the presence of the virus in commercial meat and dairy highlights the vulnerability of the U.S. food chain to this virus.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The 2017 reform mandated lawmakers to increase funding for public schools across the state by a minimum $350 million per year, which has occurred with the exception of 2021.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Post Office All post office branches will be closed, and mail delivery will be halted on Jan. 20, with the exception of USPS priority mail.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Although the products carrying the virus were largely marketed for animals — with the exception of raw milk — experts say the presence of the virus in commercial meat and dairy highlights the vulnerability of the U.S. food chain to this virus.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The 2017 reform mandated lawmakers to increase funding for public schools across the state by a minimum $350 million per year, which has occurred with the exception of 2021.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Post Office All post office branches will be closed, and mail delivery will be halted on Jan. 20, with the exception of USPS priority mail.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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“With the exception of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20the%20exception%20of. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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